The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024. Maharashtra will go to polls on November 20, while Jharkhand will have a two-phase election on November 13 and 20. Counting of votes for both states will take place on November 23. Additionally, by-elections will be held for three Lok Sabha and 47 Assembly seats, including Wayanad on November 13.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar expressed concern over urban apathy, citing low voter turnout in areas like Colaba, which polled only 40% in the Lok Sabha elections. He emphasized the importance of increasing voter participation. The Election Commission has also taken measures to ensure a fair election, including cracking down on money power and providing facilities for voters, such as seating arrangements at polling booths.
[news_related_post]The Maharashtra Assembly has 288 constituencies, with over 9.63 crore voters and 1 lakh polling stations across 36 districts. Jharkhand has 81 constituencies, with over 2.6 crore voters, including 11.84 lakh first-time voters. The Congress party has appointed division-wise observers for the Maharashtra polls, while the BJP is looking to build on its recent electoral successes in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir.
